ADULT

ADULT 3-DAY CLINIC

This 3-day program is for all snowboard ability levels. Includes daily clinics, plus a video session and après video review. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.

Days taught: Starts every Sunday and Wednesday and runs 3 consecutive days

MULTI-WEEK LESSONS

KIDS

LITTLE SHREDDERS | Ages 3-5

The Little Shredders program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to snowboard for you and your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence both in the sport and with their independence, as each 45 minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child, and a season of fun on the snow.

WEES SNOWBOARD CLUB | Ages 4-6

In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was built in the Little Shredders program, and introduce the kids to a social sport environment. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue to develop the fundamentals of snowboarding necessary to progress their individual riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain has to offer, in a safe, team approach.

FREERIDE CLUB | Ages 6-17

This popular club is a fun and engaging program for children, which will have them embarking on a more technical approach to snowboarding. Whether they are beginners or intermediate riders, we look for ways to challenge and improve on their existing skills, and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing children to form friendships that continue from season to season.

GIRLS FREERIDE CLUB | Ages 12-17

These increasingly popular programs is for young ladies who really want to push their riding. This has all the benefits of the Freeride Club but is exclusively for girls. It’s really exciting to see young women riding big mountain terrain with so much confidence, talent and flair!

ADULT

FREERIDE CLUB

Not for the early riser! This program starts at 10:30 am and is perfect for those looking to develop both their on and off piste riding. You will experience all the mountain has to offer, while receiving high quality instruction from one of our top coaches. Keeping the groups to maximum size of 6 makes it easy to focus on each rider’s individual goals. Program runs on Thursdays.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Be the first on the mountain every Saturday! This early start club includes breakfast to ensure that you are ready and fueled for some serious riding. Fast paced from the outset, you get lift access a full hour before the rest of the public. Your professional coach will make sure you experience the very best parts of Fernie Alpine Resort. It’s about great people and great riding.

LADIES SHRED CAMPS

Men be gone. It’s Ladies day! 3 hours of coaching with our experienced female snowboard pros. Are you searching for the Legendary Fernie pow, bombing the trees, cruising the pistes on a blue bird day or interested in learning some new skills? Join us and make some new riding buddies. Lunch included.

EARLY GIRLS SNOWBOARD

For those ladies who can’t wait until 9am to get on the snow, hit the slopes an hour before the rest of the public. This program is for experienced riders looking to enjoy the untouched parts of the mountain. Our professional female coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget. Program runs on Sundays.

ENDLESS TUITION

If you are a season pass holder there is no better way to maximize your riding this year. This package entitles you to an afternoon group lesson every week during the winter. Running on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, this represents truly incredible value for those wanting to make steady improvement on the mountain.

Experience the life of a rock star, Fernie style. Log some serious vertical in your own private playground. Private groups of up to 3 people; ages 10+(10-16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Must register by 3:45pm on the previous day.

NO SCHOOL RIDE DAYS

Ages 6-17

Hey Kids! What to do on those days when there's no school? Come join us for a fun-filled day on the mountain with top notch ski/snowboard instruction from our expert instructors! All ability levels welcome.

This program is offered to residents of the Elk Valley - proof of residency required upon booking.
Please book by contacting the WSS Sales Desk at snowschool@skifernie.com or phone 250-423-2406.

Dates:
December 7, 2018
December 24, 2018
January 18, 2019
February 1, 2019
February 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
April 8, 2019

KIDS CHRISTMAS CAMPS

Ages 6 -17

For all ability levels of skiers and riders. Join us for a fun-filled week on the snow, with top quality lessons from our expert instructors. Focusing on skill development and guided discovery through fun activities on the mountain, our coaches will look for ways to challenge and improve on their existing skills. and encourage kids to take their abilities to the next level.

Days taught: Tuesday – Friday

Session time: 10:00AM – 3:30pmPM

Dates: January 1 - 4, 2019

Price: $275 + tax (4 day camp)

*Please note – all times are based on availability. Times and dates are subject to change.

KIDS SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA CAMP

Ages 6-17

For all ability levels of skiers and riders. Join us for a fun filled week on the snow, with top quality instruction from our specialist children instructors. Focusing on skill development and guided discovery through fun and activities on mountain, our coaches will look for ways to challenge and improve on their existing skills, and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level.

Days taught:Tuesday – Friday

Session time: 10:00AM – 3:30pmPM

Start date: March 26 – 29, 2019

Price: $275 + tax (4 day camp)

*Please note – all times are based on availability. Times and dates are subject to change.

ADULT

Experience the life of a rock star, Fernie style. Log some serious vertical in your own private playground. Private groups of up to 3 people; ages 10+(10-16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Must register by 3:45pm on the previous day.

New to Fernie and not sure where to go or just want a great companion to ride with all day? Then this is your program! Grab one of our Fernie Alpine Resort's Guides and have a fun filled day enjoying our amazing terrain. Pricing set for up to 3 people.

Backcountry Basics
Backcountry Basics is a 2 day course introducing clients to the use of avalanche rescue equipment, touring equipment and uphill travel techniques, mountain environment awareness and skill improvement, all taking place in a safe, inbounds, avalanche controlled area (to be determined daily) . Clients will require lift tickets as the course will mainly utilize lift services to access many hidden areas throughout the resort, ideal for safe uphill travel and skill improvement. Potential clients should be min. Level 5 adventurous intermediates able to ride off-piste, who are inexperienced in uphill travel and the use of rescue equipment. This course will not give clients all the skills needed to travel in the backcountry alone, but prepare them for further courses offered through the Canadian Avalanche Centre. (AST courses)

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